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Instead of forever climbing the mountain of success, we need to descend into the valley of our true selves to weed out false beliefs.

— Jay Shetty Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)

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The less time you fixate on everyone else, the more time you have to focus on yourself.

Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)

The more we define ourselves in relation to the people around us, the more lost we are.

Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)

When we accept the temporary nature of everything in our lives, we can feel gratitude for the good fortune of getting to borrow them for a time.

Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)

Remember, saying whatever we want, whenever we want, however we want, is not freedom. Real freedom is not feeling the need to say these things.

Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)

Fear motivates us. Sometimes it motivates us toward what we want, but sometimes, if we aren't careful, it limits us with what we think will keep us safe.

Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)

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